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Wagner Tops Final Girls Basketball Rankings
Express-News names Wagner No. 1 in final regular season poll
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The Wagner Thunderbirds have been named the top girls basketball team in the San Antonio area by the Express-News in their final regular season rankings for the 2025-26 season.
Why it matters
The Express-News high school sports rankings are closely followed by fans and coaches in the San Antonio region, as they provide an authoritative assessment of the top teams and players in the area.
The details
The Express-News rankings are compiled by veteran sports writer David Hinojosa, who has covered high school sports in Texas for over 30 years. Wagner, led by standout guard Amara Johnson, finished the regular season with a 32-3 record and won the District 27-6A championship.
- The rankings were released on February 16, 2026.
The players
Wagner Thunderbirds
The girls basketball team from Wagner High School in San Antonio, Texas.
Amara Johnson
A standout guard for the Wagner Thunderbirds girls basketball team.
David Hinojosa
A veteran sports writer for the Express-News who has covered high school sports in Texas for over 30 years.
What they’re saying
“Wagner has been the most consistent team in the area all season long, and they deserve to be recognized as the top team.”
— David Hinojosa, Sports Writer (Express-News)
The takeaway
The Express-News rankings provide valuable recognition for the top high school basketball programs in the San Antonio region, and Wagner's placement at the top of the final regular season poll is a testament to their strong performance throughout the year.
